According to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, as reported on ESPN.COM: "Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning was sidelined for Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards because of a sprained left foot. Miami's Dwyane Wade, who missed the previous two games with a sprained right wrist, dressed for the game and... Link
And when I say "he," apparently I should be saying "they." Because, shock of the year, the day after Shaquille O'Neal returns from injury, Pat Riley returns from the tailor, and both are ready to make someserious impact on your fantasy team. With all the goings on in Miami,... Link
With most teams having played somewhere between 12 and 14 games so far, we’re still only about 15-18% of the way through the season. What that means for your fantasy team is that it’s still early. Really early. Early enough that with all the trades (both in real life... Link
The belief around the NBA is Kevin Garnett doesn't want to provoke one of those Shaquille O'Neal/Alonzo Mourning/Charles Barkley-type embarrassing public episodes, so he won't demand a trade. But he's hoping the Timberwolves will come to him and say they're...... Link
Link: ESPN.com - Heat at Raptors Well, there we have it, the long wait for the first victory came to an end this afternoon. I didn't see this one coming one bit. I know my basketball and the only reason i can think off for Miami's performance is that... Link
Even without Shaquille O'Neal, the Miami Heat played like the team many people expected to see this season. Jason Williams scored 22 points, Dwyane Wade added 19 and Alonzo Mourning 16 in the Heat's 108-99 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. "It was by far our best... Link
Joining the action with 1:34 left in the first and the score tied at 23. Somehow, this is the only NBA game on tonight. Which is, of course, the only reason I'm watching it. Heck, it was either this or the end of "Superman II." And I know what... Link
Boston Celtics What can i say about the Celts? I'm confused by this team year after year. It's nice to see them do well, but sometimes i have to wonder how they do it? Paul Pierce of course is the only consistent scorer Celtics fans have known for... Link
Alonzo Mourning is the lone remaining Heat player who has played regular-season games for both Pat Riley and Stan Van Gundy. And despite the offseason controversy over the possibility of Riley replacing Van Gundy, Mourning said it shouldn't be a...... Link
Miami Heat What can anyone say about a team with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwayne Wade? Of course the Heat will be the favorites to go to the NBA finals. As great as the Heat were last season, look at what they have done in the off season. They... Link
The backup center with the backup kidney will be back up on the biggest stage of basketball. In a written statement released by the team, it seems they may have used the backup PR writer: "I remain," the statement says,...... Link
The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have designated centre Alonzo Mourning for the amnesty provision under the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement.... Link
Shareef Abdur-Rahim can play only power forward -- Dwight Howard's spot. The Magic would love to see the 6-foot-11, 260-pound Howard become a star center. The Magic perhaps see a younger version of Alonzo Mourning, especially defensively. Howard sees himself...... Link
This is old news, but I couldn't resist the urge to post this picture created by YakYakYak:Internet chat room dartboard Mark Blount was in town eight days ago for a cameo at the National Kidney Foundation Walk at Franklin Park. The transformation this past season from a friendly, outgoing... Link
Since Gilbert Arenas exhorted Washington Wizards fans to vigorously boo the opposition at the beginning of these playoffs, four consecutive MCI Center sell-out crowds have largely obliged, most notably during pregame introductions.... Link
First off, I have to comment on the Heat-Nets game, since it was the only one on “broadcast” TV… that’s right - no cable for me. I might have been tempted to go to a sports/alcohol venue to view the remaining games of the evening, but it’s Sunday, and... Link
First off, I have to comment on the Heat-Nets game, since it was the only one on “broadcast” TV… that’s right - no cable for me. I might have been tempted to go to a sports/alcohol venue to view the remaining games of the evening, but it’s Sunday, and... Link
Not even Alonzo Mourning giving his Heat salary to charity is enough to spare Peter Vescey's wrath. From today's New York Post. HEAT vs. NETS: Only someone more cynical than myself would dare to suggest the league gave Miami an extra day to begin this series in deference to... Link
Detroit Pistons Richard Hamilton drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning and guard Damon Jones in the second quarter in Miami, Florida, April 10, 2005.... Link
Looking back now at the trade deadline deals, you have to ask yourself, how is it possible, so many players don't report to the teams they are traded to, not get suspended for those actions and in Gary Payton's case, sign back with the team that traded him to... Link
Link: HEAT Sign Alonzo Mourning It's finally done. Alonzo (i just wanna win) Mourning has signed with the Miami Heat, and terms are undisclosed. This is an exciting move for Heat fans but just burns Raptors fans, who heard since the acquiring Mourning in the Vince Carter trade that... Link